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Razer Megalodon

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Pros

  • The headband is very comfortable and is covered by a normal fabric
  • It s unique and full of great gaming features to your advantage
  • The stereo output is perfectly good

Cons

  • updating the firmware + driver and the missing Rear
  • it is only compatible with Windows XP and later
  • anything other than standard two-channel stereo audio

Key specs

  • 7.1
  • 32 Ω
  • , 105 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Open
  • Surround
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Razer Megalodon - Pros & Cons

Razer Megalodon

Pros

  • The headband is very comfortable and is covered by a normal fabric
  • It s unique and full of great gaming features to your advantage
  • The stereo output is perfectly good
  • Nice and balanced
  • The Megalodon is merely excellent
  • convenient and precise
  • sound is great
  • configuration is preferable and helps with better distinction between front and back
  • quality and comfort
  • Mids and highs are especially clear
  • lightweight and well-balanced design

Cons

  • updating the firmware + driver and the missing Rear
  • it is only compatible with Windows XP and later
  • anything other than standard two-channel stereo audio
  • Megalodon can only connect to your PC via a USB port
  • Plantronics headset to get worn out in a short span of time
  • headset only has two drivers
  • the Megalodon is pretty awful at faking it
  • hissing of dispensers in Team Fortress 2 was nowhere near as harsh
  • Razer Megalodon surround-sound headset
  • there are no presets for different games
  • there a button to just completely turn off the headphones

Razer Megalodon - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
225 g
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Razer Megalodon - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputSurround
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight7.94 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-37.0 dB
Microphone frequency50 - 16000
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Features
ButtonsVolume
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryGaming
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Channels7.1
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 105
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.5 in
Driver size1.57 in
Simulated surround soundyes
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Connectivity
Inputs supportedUSB
Cable length3.3
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Razer Megalodon Razer - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Razer Megalodon Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset
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TweakTown
Published: 17.09.2009
Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset
4.3

Razer is a company that gamers have a lot to say about. Let's take a closer look at why that is today with the Megalodon 7.1 gaming headset.

Razer Megalodon Razer Megalodon USB Headset Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 23.07.2009
Razer Megalodon USB Headset Review
5.0

The newest addition to the Razer headset lineup is the USB powered Megalodon headsets. Featuring an all new USB sound card developed by Razer called the Maelstrom sound engine. Depending on user preference you can run in either 2.0 or 7.1 mode.

Razer Megalodon Razer Megalodon Gaming Headset (Black)
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CNET
Published: 27.08.2009
Razer Megalodon Gaming Headset (Black)

Razer Megalodon Gaming Headset (Black)

Razer Megalodon Razer Megalodon review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.02.2012
Razer Megalodon review
3.0

Despite being named after a prehistoric shark, Razer's premium headset is sadly lacking bite

Razer Megalodon Razer Megalodon Review
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 26.03.2010
Razer Megalodon Review

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Razer Megalodon Review – Still gaming with a stereo headset and microphone combo? Boo! This is an era of 5.1 surround sound. Gaming in stereo mode doesn’t give you the extra advantage, especially when you are playing a First Person Shooter (FPS) game online. You need to know where your enemies […]

Razer Megalodon Razer Megalodon Gaming Headset Review
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Everything USB
Published: 29.07.2009
Razer Megalodon Gaming Headset Review

It’s been a long wait, but Razer Megalodon is finally here. While physically composed of only two 40mm drivers, the headset is capable of […]

Razer Megalodon Razer Megalodon 7.1 Gaming Headset Review
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Wccftech
Razer Megalodon 7.1 Gaming Headset Review

Razer Megalodon Headset Review takes a look at Razer's flagship headset with 7.1 virtual surround sound and a pretty neat volume control unit.

Razer Megalodon Eight 5.1- And 7.1-Channel Gaming Headsets, Reviewed
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 10.02.2012
Eight 5.1- And 7.1-Channel Gaming Headsets, Reviewed

Surround sound headsets are often more practical than a home theater system attached to your PC. We compare eight premium models from Arctic, Psyko, Cooler Master, Logitech, Creative, Thermaltake, Corsair, and Razer to figure out who sells the top option.

Razer Megalodon Review: Razer Megalodon surround-sound headset
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TechCrunch
Published: 25.08.2009
Review: Razer Megalodon surround-sound headset

I saw a prototype of this headset at CES and was excited for it then. The Carcharias headset hit first (a replacement for the Lycosaduh, Piranha) and now we have the Megalodon, its surround-sound-enhanced sibling. If the images look familiar, it’s because the two headsets look identical; it&#…

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